Matt Simon has been covering sports since 2013. During his time at Long Beach State, he served as sports editor for the Daily 49er while completing his degree. Since then, he has reported extensively on athletics throughout Southern California for multiple publications. He also served as an assistant editor at The Maui News before joining The562.org as a correspondent. In 2025, he was brought on as an assistant editor.
We’ve got photos of the Rams’ extra innings win over the Jackrabbits from Art O’Neill of All-In Press. Millikan’s Emily Hanniff drove in two runs with a double in the top of the eighth inning. Rams senior pitcher Olivia Ramirez tossed a complete game.
The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial Long Beach’s best athletes put on a show at the Moore League track and field finals at the beginning of what all the city’s coaches are hoping is the first full postseason for the sport since 2019. Last year saw league finals return along with CIF […]
